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M. R. James. A group of 4 First Editions.... (Total: 4 )
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M. R. James. A group of 4 First Editions.M. R. James. More Ghost Stories of an Antiquary. London: Edward Arnold, 1911. 8vo, original pictorial gray cloth. FIRST EDITION, PUBLISHER'S PRESENTATION COPY, with ink stamp on title-page. Spine a little faded and worn at corners, tear along rear joint, some rubbing and soiling, a few pale stains; hinges cracked, occasional soiling or spotting to text, owner's signature on front free endpaper. Currey p. 261; Tymn 3-126. - James. A Thin Ghost and Others. London: Edward Arnold, 1919. 8vo, original pictorial dark gray cloth stamped in light bluish-gray. FIRST EDITION. Minor rubbing to joints and extremities; small abraded area (signature removal?) on front free endpaper just wearing through. Bleiler, Supernatural, 913. - James. The Five Jars. London: Edward Arnold & Co., 1922. 8vo, original orange cloth lettered in black. FIRST EDITION. Touch of wear to extremities, slight fading near upper edges, minor soiling; endpapers a little discolored, a little foxing at ends, bookseller's stamp on rear free endpaper. Bleiler, Supernatural, 914. - James. The Collected Ghost Stories. London: Edward Arnold & Co., [1931]. 8vo, original black cloth, gilt-lettered on spine. FIRST EDITION. Small paperclip impression on first few leaves with touch of pink discoloration on half-title, otherwise a fine copy.
Provenance: From the William A. Strutz Library.
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2025 September 10 - 11 Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part III, Rare Books Signature® Auction #6321 (go to Auction Home page)
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